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Jimmy Daniels wasn't sure he would ever get a chance to play for Alabama State again, much less against the Alabama A&M Bulldogs in the Magic City Classic.

The defensive end was one of the rising junior stars for the Hornets in 2010, leading his team to the Southwestern Athletic Conference Championship Game. He had big plans for 2011, but that was before a much-publicized February brawl in the school cafeteria led to his dismissal from the team.

"After falling short in the (SWAC) Championship Game, I never thought that would be my last time playing at Alabama State for a year," Daniels said. "I'm ...